Alpine Pine Vole vs Alpine Toughshank
Microtus multiplex compared with Gymnopus alpinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Alpine Toughshank |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Omphalotaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Gymnopus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Gymnopus alpinus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernAlpine Toughshank
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Alpine Toughshank |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Alpine Toughshank
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Alpine Pine Vole
The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Alpine Toughshank
The Alpine Toughshank (Gymnopus alpinus) is a species in the genus Gymnopus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
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